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Pope Francis at the Vatican on January 24, 2023.

Vale

More Uniqlo than Balenciaga: Pope Francis’ simpler fashion legacy

By rejecting excessive papal regalia such as solid gold rings, Pope Francis projected an image of humility, sustainability and restraint.

by Damien Woolnough

Taking time out from a marriage comes with risks, as a selection of new books explores.

Marriage

Why is everyone talking about ‘marriage sabbaticals’?

by Karen Heller

Cheese has long been considered a problem for those with high cholesterol but its impact is now believed to be much lower.

Diet

Five high-cholesterol foods that are safe to eat and three to avoid

by Sam Rice

Author and speaker Mel Robbins is the architect of the ‘let them’ theory.

Analysis

Workplace culture

Could this viral self-help mantra make you happier at work?

by Amanda Gordon

Zara cropped trench jacket, $139. Viktoria & Woods “Deluxe” pants, $390. Gucci “Bamboo Diva” bag, $7650.

Sunday Life

Considering a trench coat? Take inspiration from these stars

by Damien Woolnough

Health & wellness

People who don’t take time out for regular holidays may be missing out on important health benefits, research has shown.

Work/life balance

The secret to living longer? You’ll find it on holiday

by Beth Howard

Dietician Michelle Theodosi (with her daughter Mila) needed an iron infusion during her first pregnancy.

Women's health

Why iron deficiency is ‘notoriously underdiagnosed’ in women

by Paula Goodyer

Cheese has long been considered a problem for those with high cholesterol but its impact is now believed to be much lower.

Diet

Five high-cholesterol foods that are safe to eat - and three to avoid

by Sam Rice

Mary Kalifatidis favours a pot of tea before bed.

Sunday Life

Why a ‘big pot of tea’ at night is a no-no according to this dietitian

by Nicole Economos

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Fashion

Pope Francis at the Vatican on January 24, 2023.

Vale

More Uniqlo than Balenciaga: Pope Francis’ simpler fashion legacy

by Damien Woolnough

Zara cropped trench jacket, $139. Viktoria & Woods “Deluxe” pants, $390. Gucci “Bamboo Diva” bag, $7650.

Sunday Life

Considering a trench coat? Take inspiration from these screen stars

by Damien Woolnough

Loco Love founder Emica Penklis loves 1990s vintage pieces by Moschino, Jean Paul Gaultier and Versace.

Sunday Life

‘Shoes that gave me bunions’: The best and worst of op-shopping

by Georgie Gordon

Life & relationships

Elsie Flanagan-O’Neil with her parents.

Opinion

Housing affordability

I’ve moved home with my parents in my 30s and, weirdly, life is better

by Elsie Flanagan-O'Neill

Painting your room a nurturing colour has the ability to transform. Saturating spaces, where walls, ceilings and trims are painted in similar hues is popular.

Interior design

The surprising five-step plan to a stylish home for (next to) nothing

by Robyn Willis

Does using adult skincare too early come with risks?

Opinion

Parenting

Why selling tweens self-care is the worst viral trend yet

by Wendy Syfret

Friendship

Golf course, cat litter or cupboard? Our ashes end up in odd places

by Anson Cameron

Taking time out from a marriage comes with risks, as a selection of new books explores.

Marriage

Why is everyone talking about ‘marriage sabbaticals’ right now?

by Karen Heller

Madison Griffiths with her dog, Fil.

Opinion

Pets

An unremarkable mutt in Melbourne, my dog is a celebrity in Sydney

by Madison Griffiths

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Beauty

Daisy Edgar-Jones’ fringe is high on many mood boards.

Sunday Life

Thinking of a fringe? Don’t go the chop without reading this first

by Stephanie Darling

From Lindsay Lohan to Demi Moore, celebrities are bringing back the ultra-long hair look. But can everyone jump on the bandwagon?

Opinion

Trends

The new beauty standard is worse than ‘rewinding the clock’ – it’s having no age at all

by Bunny Banyai

Talc used to be in practically every make-up product, but now it’s increasingly being replaced by ingredients like cornstarch and silica.

Makeup & nails

What’s the problem with talc? Why beauty brands are dropping this common ingredient

by Nell Geraets

Style

Models at the Victoria’s Secret casting in New York on August 28 demonstrate sock diversity.

Trends

Ignore Generation Z: You can wear ankle socks… sometimes

by Damien Woolnough

Kaia Gerber, Lily-Rose Depp and Paul Mescal champion the revival of Y2K wired headphones.

Style

Did Dyson just launch the next must-have celebrity accessory?

by Damien Woolnough

Brat singer Charli XCX offers a different aesthetic to dressing that Greta Gerwig in tradwife Maison Margiela.

Trends

Forget brat and tradwife, here are the real fashion trends for spring

by Damien Woolnough

Naomi Watts in the latest “Ovaries. Talk About Them” T-shirt from Camilla and Marc; “Reborn” clothing by Erik Yvon at the Melbourne Fashion Festival supports homeless support initiative HoMie; the Loewe “drink your milk” T-shirt from Loewe with proceeds going to The Shameless Fund.

Trends

Is your slogan T-shirt saying the right thing?

by Damien Woolnough

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